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Sports Scholarship Sports Scholarship Dates

Who can apply?

Sports Scholarships are awarded to pupils in recognition of sporting excellence, talent, and future potential. Pupils must have attained the entrance criteria for the School. Pupils who are in Year 11 at Berkhamsted are not eligible to apply for a scholarship for Berkhamsted Sixth.

How do I apply?

Registered pupils should complete the relevant application form which can be downloaded from the School website, and provide any additional information requested. The pupil is expected to have representative experience or its equivalent at county level or above and provide evidence of commitment to school sport. The Director of Sport will invite successful pupils for an assessment day. Pupils are assessed on the basis of their Sport CV and a practical assessment. In addition, there will be a panel interview, which will include the Director of Sport.

What is the Scholarship worth?

The value of the Sports Scholarship is usually 10% of the tuition fees. Additional means tested funding is available to raise the value of the award, which needs to be identified on application, however is only awarded in conjunction with a Scholarship. If you would like to have a discussion about scholarship offers and financial support, please do contact Joanna Vila (Director of Sport) at JVila@Berkhamsted.com.

What we expect of a Sports Scholar

Award holders should be ambassadors for Sport who will make a full contribution to the sporting life of the School throughout their time in the School.

Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time in the School. Scholars are mentored throughout the duration of their scholarship and parents and scholars will receive regular updates on their progress. Scholarships are reviewed annually by the Director of Sport. If it becomes apparent that the pupil to whom an award was made is not meeting expectations in terms of performance, progress, attitude and conduct or is not making a significant contribution to Sport in the School their scholarship may be withdrawn.

Age Title Method of Assessment Indicators of Suitability

11+ The Sports Scholarship • Interview with the

Director of Sport • Portfolio of sporting achievements

• Practical Assessment At least county representation or equivalent standard in one of the School’s main representative sports.

13+ The Sports Scholarship • Interview with the

Director of Sport • Portfolio of sporting achievements

• Practical Assessment At least county representation or equivalent standard in one of the School’s main representative sports.

16+ The Sports Scholarship • Interview with the

Director of Sport • Portfolio of sporting achievements

At least county representation or equivalent standard in one of the School’s main representative sports. * Berkhamsted School’s main representative sports are Cricket, Football, Lacrosse, Netball & Rugby

Deadline

For entry into Year 7 and 9, the scholarship application deadline for 2022 entry is 9am Monday 11 October 2021.

Pupils must also be registered by Monday 27 September 2021 in order to apply for a scholarship. Registration takes place by completing our online registration form, and paying a registration fee.

For entry into Year 12, the scholarship application deadline for 2022 entry is 9am Monday 8 November 2021. Pupils must also be registered for Sixth Form entry at the same time.

Dates

Monday 8 November Year 7 Entry Monday 15 November Year 9 Entry Tuesday 16 November Year 12 Entry